4 Star Reviews for 2004 Toyota Sienna

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.65/5 Average
732 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The Sienna has been completely redesigned for 2004. Roomier and more powerful than before, Toyota's minivan entry now has the all-important fold-flat third-row seat, as well as a choice of seven- or eight-passenger seating (on lower level trims) and available all-wheel drive.

Pros:
  • Reliable Camry genes, refined V6, fold-flat 60/40 third-row seat, seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations, available all-wheel drive.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Loved It Until Doors Malfunctioned - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    We loved this van until the sliding power doors started giving trouble. The driver side door cable became frayed (at 65K miles) and is on the verge of breaking. After getting a quote of about $1200+ to fix it, we just stopped using the door. Now the passenger side is making popping sounds and it might go soon. We will eventually just use the doors in manual mode. This seems to be a design flaw that troubles a lot of owners. We have always been a Toyota family, but may now consider other brands.

  • Sienna - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I am what most consider a loyal Toyota owner, having owned over 5 Toyotas. All of which I have driven over 200,000 miles a piece. My second car, which I still own, is a Camry with 354,000 miles and still looks/runs like new. This is the main reason for our selection of the Sienna as reliability and quality is of utmost importance to us. Atlas, Sienna did not disappoint us! After 30,000 miles with two trips to Florida, and uncountable trips to NY, some of which included towing a trailer....it has convinced me that I made a wise decision once again to purchase a Toyota for my growing family. In addition, the dealer treats me as if I am king!

  • Oh what a bummer..... - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I have had my Sienna (2004) for a little over one year. Already, I have had to replace the radiator, seatbelts, parts in the steering wheel, and have other problems the dealership just cant fix. I bought a Toyota for the reliability since I am on the road often with my kids. I am so sorry I did! I refuse to drive the car on long trips now. Ive had it to the dealer four times in the past two months for repairs. The last time in, I had two pages worth of repairs/recalls on a one year old vehicle! I also have a sluggish take off which the dealer says is normal. The A/C doesnt blow cool when idle (traffic) for more than five minutes as well. Wish I had never bought this one.

  • The Best Van - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    I am pleased with the handling (good turn radius and "get up and go" when needed). The van is good looking in and out. The dash styling is a good combination of style and class. I want excited about getting a van, but have decided after driving it for 2 weeks that it was an excellent choice. The power doors all the way around are incredibly helpful. Getting out the door with 2 young children is much easier and the drive is smooth and quiet off the freeway (could stand improvement on freeway). Overall, I think this van is the best out there...and I looked at everything inside and out before buying.

  • Interior work - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    First of all, I love my Sienna, the sleek look. I was tired of driving my 94 Quest Minivan. So the color, (dark grey) is a welcome change. My observation is the interior of the vehicle. The cloth fabric of the seats is great,BUT the plastic coverings are poorly installed. My second week with the vehicle and already the covers are falling off. The handles have become loose, I had to find where the screws were to tighten them myself. I am afraid by years end, the inside of the car may be falling apart.

  • 2004 SIENNA - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    GOOD EXPERIENCE SO FAR, FIRST TOYOTA, PREVIOUSLY OWNED 5 HONDAS...

  • Great Van, Worst than expected mileage - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Great design (split foldaway rear seat is a must for 3 kids). Bigger than my old Silhouette. Noticed my mileage is less than 20 mpg on mostly hwy driving while a friends 2004 XLE is getting 25.9 on his computer. Based on actual fillups so far the computer mileage is pretty accurate. Also seems to be some engine hesitation when trying to accel at low speeds..need to push the pedal fully to get the engine to respond. Anyone else notice this?

  • And i never thought i would drive a mini - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Great family car. Dont let them sell you the exteded warranty.

  • All was fine until Door Cable Broke - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    Our 2004 Toyota Minivan 8 passenger was a fine, reliable, easy to drive, no frills (we bought the LE), family van. Weve been camping, endless school pickups dropoffs, family events, etc. Never a worry. Then, the cable in the automatic door broke. Thank goodness we only have one auto slider. The cost to repair? $1400! We have duct taped the thing in the shut position until there is a recall on this problem. After our shock, I have found that there are more vans with this problem than can be counted. Too bad Toyota is not willing to deal on this. We had been considering Prius/Matrix/Camry for a purchase this year. Now we will reconsider.

  • AWD - Good, No Spare - Bad - 2004 Toyota Sienna
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    All things said the Sienna has loads of space and drives well for a van. One gripe - fold flat rear seat is a big deal, so much so that other auto companies have discontinued their AWD models to add the well. It looked like Toyota had solved this problem. Not really - Run flat tires - no spare. This was not mentioned by the dealer. The vehicle even has a sticker displaying how to remove the spare, except there is none.

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